Event Dates
From: Monday, June 24, 2024
To: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Chicago Gay Pride kicks off a week of celebrations with Pride Fest concerts and ends with a colourful parade through the city’s streets along with some epic circuit events.
Chicago pride is one of the largest and most popular pride events in the USA and comes complete with over 200 different events, concerts, circuit parties and festivals.
- Visiting for Chicago Pride? Book your hotel in Lakeview, cose to all the city’s top attractions and on the doorstep of the city’s busiest gay bars.
Chicago Pridefest
- Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd, 2024 – Several large parties take place over the weekend leading up to the Chicago Pride main parade. Known as “Pridefest” the event should be on your Chicago Pride itinerary.
- The two day festival takes place in the gay village and comes complete with several stages featuring different live acts, appealing to all tastes.
WEPA Pride Edition
- Awaiting Dates, typically Sunday – Everyone’s favourite afternoon Tea Dance, WEPA returns to Fantasy Night Club for an Sunday Funday Afternoon with guest DJs and surprise acts.
Chicago Pride Month – June 2024
- The annual Chicago Pride Parade is the culmination of a busy Pride Month full of gay celebrations. Pride Fest kicks off a week long buildup in Boystown, while events like the Dyke March, Back Lot Bash and Pride North offer Pride weekend partying in alternative gayborhoods (Humboldt Park, Andersonville and Rogers Park, respectively).
- Events include sporting events, food tastings, parades, plays, musical performances, parties, queer youth gatherings, and ceremonies of all kinds.
The Pride Parade
- Sunday June 30th, On Sunday the roar of the crowd heralds the start of the Pride Parade, a dazzling cavalcade of diversity. The streets are lined 12 people deep as 750,000 people cheer the contingents on and enjoy the show, culture and experience!
- Book your stay in Lakeview early, close to all the pride events.
- The main parade begins on the final Sunday at noon at the corner of Broadway and Montrose, and continues south on Broadway, then south on Halsted, east on Belmont, south again on Broadway, and east on Diversey to Cannon Drive, near Diversey Harbor.
Best place to view the Chicago Pride Parade
- For the liveliest viewing spots head to the Boystown section of North Halsted Street, between Belmont Avenue and Grace Street.
- If you are seeking a less crowded area to view the parade, look for your viewing spots near the beginning of the route along Broadway between Montrose Avenue and Sheridan Road or further along Broadway between Belmont Avenue and Diversey Parkway.
- Stay close to Northalsted and enjoy the Pride Parade at its best. Try the Majestic Hotel on West Brompton, or the Hotel Zachary on North Clark Street. Check out the top 10 hotels in Lakeview for more options.
Pride in the Park Chicago
- Friday June 28th and Saturday June 29th, 2024 – Pride In The Park Chicago is a two day event of concerts and parties taking place during the pride weekend, from 2PM – 10PM Saturday and 3PM – 10PM Sunday.
Pride North Chicago Block Party
- Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th 2024 – Pride North Chicago is Chicago’s Largest North-side Neighborhood Pride Dance Party taking place each year in June. The city’s Northside gets into the act in the Glenwood Arts District – which runs from noon until 2 am and includes plenty of great entertainment.
Chicago Navy Pier Pride Festival
- Awaiting dates – Join Navy Pier for a pride filled day, one of the most popular parties in the city during the Chicago Pride festivities.
Circuit Mom Pride After Party
- Awaiting dates – Sometimes, we never want the party to end, and so Circuit Mom is bringing you the ultimate closing event for Chicago Pride.
Furball Chicago Pride
- Awaiting dates – Furball, NYC’s infamous bear and fetish party, comes to Chicago for the annual pride celebrations
Where to stay?
The following Chicago hotels are currently trending with our readers:
The Peninsula Chicago, The Silversmith Hotel, Gray Hotel, Thompson Hotel.
Book early get the deal on hotels
Book now and pay on arrival.
The Hyatt Regency is close to the
main events & offers superior rooms
For further information and advice on
Chicago Gay Pride, visit The Website
The area in Chicago with the most gay bars is Boys town offering over 20 bar, we have chosen hotels close to this area that have good revues on bookings.
Book with confidence. Get the best Prices from our partner Booking.com
We have chosen hotels in Chicago that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Chicago Pride, a taste of what to expect!
Chicago, affectionately known as the “Windy City,” is a must-visit destination for LGBTQ+ travellers seeking a vibrant, welcoming, and diverse experience. The city is home to Northalsted (formerly Boystown), one of the first officially recognized gay villages in the United States. Remember, Chicago has an efficient public transit system, so you’ll have easy access to all the city offers no matter where you stay.
The heart of Chicago’s downtown and home to some of its most iconic landmarks with great hotels.
A great place to stay if you’re a foodie or a fan of the arts, and close to the city’s best shopping.